My thoughts about today and hope for the future
By Jeff Jobe, Community Publisher Barren County Progress JPI I was asked to consider writing a commentary to Barren County, 2073, by my friend and Jobe Publishing team member, Jessie Crabtree. Jessie is one of those hardworking Quasquibicentennial Committee members. Jessie already has me paying for a handmade “Time Capsule” and I was happy to…
Read MoreLois Kathleen Barbour Childress
Lois Kathleen Barbour Childress, 87, died peacefully in the arms of her family on August 29, 2023, at her home, after a long courageous journey with Parkinson’s Disease. Kathy was born on March 11, 1936 in Carroll County, Maryland, the daughter of Kurgy Barbour and Arvilla Rappoldt Barbour Jones. After her father’s accidental death, 4…
Read MoreHornets Begins to Swarm
By T.J. Morgan Freelance Sports Writer Coming off a 34-20 victory over Edmonson County (0-2), Metcalfe (1-1) faces the tall task of taking on the Campbellsville Eagles (2-0). Campbellsville defeated Owen County (0-2) 54-0 on opening night, then defeated Casey County (1-1) 35-6 last Friday night. Campbellsville has the makings of a well-rounded team,…
Read MoreRev. Owen Junior Meredith
CAVE CITY – Rev. Owen Junior Meredith, departed this life on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at his residence. The Hart County native was born on June 14, 1942, to the late Graden J. and Lissie Burba Meredith. He was married to his devoted wife and best friend, Magaline Childress Meredith, who survives. Rev. Junior was…
Read MoreIva D. Branham Shaw
FRANKLIN, IN – Iva D. (Branham) Shaw, 93, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023, at Community Hospital South in Indianapolis, IN. She was born February 21, 1930, in Barren County, Kentucky to Thomas Evan Branham and Molly (Vibbert) Branham. She married Otha Ellis Shaw on June 14, 1947, in Glasgow, Kentucky; he preceded her in…
Read MoreRex Neal Thomason
GLASGOW – Rex Neal Thomason, 75, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2023. He was a son of the late William Reid Thomason and Ellis Hughes Akers Thomason. He was a retired construction worker for Ernest Simpson Construction and a Vietnam War veteran. He is survived by one son, Christopher Neal Thomason; three brothers, Harold (Sue)…
Read MoreVelvet Pedigo Scott
TEMPLE HILL – Velvet Pedigo Scott, 62, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at TJ Samson Hospital. She was Born in Barren County on October 30, 1960, to the late James and Loretta Chapman Pedigo. She was of the Baptist faith. She dedicated her life to the service of others. God gave her a great…
Read MoreNatosha Marie Hunt
CENTER – Natosha Marie Hunt, age 32, departed this life on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at University of Louisville Hospital. The Edmonson County native was born on September 15, 1990, to the late George Hunt and Deborah Sue White Hunt. Natosha was a 2008 graduate of Edmonson County High School, and went on to play…
Read MoreJames Edward “Jimmy” Miles
GLASGOW – James Edward “Jimmy” Miles, 73, passed away Monday, August 28, 2023, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville. A native of Barren County, he was the son of the late Roger and Opal Thompson Miles. Jimmy attended Glasgow High School, after which he attended the University of Kentucky. He was a retired respiratory therapist at…
Read More1973 Civil War Days
Reenactor to return after 50 years Mary Beth Sallee Managing Editor Hart Co. News-Herald It was 50 years ago when northern Kentucky native Geoff Walden and his twin brother, Greg, learned of the Civil War Days reenactment in Hart County. Although Civil War buffs, the brothers had never heard of Civil War reenacting until…
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